Smith Rock State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 548-7501
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Construction advisoryBe advised that construction activities will disrupt some areas at Smith Rock State Park starting as early as December through the end of May 2027.… (more)
Be advised that construction activities will disrupt some areas at Smith Rock State Park starting as early as December through the end of May 2027. The North Point Amphitheater is closed for all reservations during this time. The Overflow Parking Lot, sections of the Rim Rock Trail, the North Point Loop Trail, and the adjacent parking area will experience periods of closure during this time. Residential access on NE Crooked River Drive is not expected to be disrupted by the project.
Posted by the park 2026-12-01. Official alert
Overview
Smith Rock State Park is a park in Deschutes County, about 8 miles north of Redmond.
Things to do include horseback riding, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
What hours is the park's day use area open? The Park is open from dawn to dusk (30 minutes prior to sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset). After dusk, use of park day use facilities or property is prohibited. Some (not all) reasons/concerns for the enforcement of this existing rule: a. Illegal camping including illegal campfires in high fire season. b. Lack of park staff and resources to manage the use. c. Limited emergency response resources. What hours is the Welcome Center open? The Welcome Center hours are posted at the park monthly and vary depending on visitation levels, holidays, events and available volunteer staffing.
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: Mar 15 – Nov 15
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
• Due to the uniqueness and fragile aspect of the park, park rangers enforce the animal leash law and ask all park users to stay on trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Bivouac camping
Camping is open early spring through late fall, as weather allows.
- Walk-in bivouac area for tents (No reservations)
- Showers (overnight guests only)
- RV camping, sleeping in vehicles and open fires are not allowed
What is the cost to tent camp at the park?
Camping permits are available at the fee station located at the entrance to the Bivouac camping area. Camping fees are $12.00 per person per night.
Are campfires allowed in the campground?
Camp fires are not permitted year round due to the dry high desert climate at the park.
Where is the nearest campground that allows RVs and sleeping in your vehicle?
USFS Skull Hollow Campground
Located 9 miles NE of Smith Rock State Park on Lone Pine Road
Open seasonally, March 15th - November 15th (weather permitting)
70 standard campsites, no hookups or dumping facilities, no drinking water, on-site campground host.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Hot Shower, Wildlife, Exhibit Information, Viewpoint, Picnicking, Restrooms Flush
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know before you go
- Some climbing areas are closed or have limited access from about Jan. 15 to Aug. 1 to protect golden eagle and falcon nesting areas. Look for signs at the park showing the closed climbing routes or visit the seasonal closure page on smithrock.com (this page link opens in a new window and the page isn't managed by Oregon State Parks).
- Due to the uniqueness and fragile aspect of the park, park rangers enforce the animal leash law and ask all park users to stay on trails.
- If you are a professional portrait photographer wanting to do a photoshoot at Smith Rock State Park, please call the state park office (541-548-7501) at least 24 hours in advance. Learn more in the FAQ 'Do I need a permit to film or photograph commercially?' located below.
- Drones are prohibited in the park year-round.
Read more from the park
Are you allowed to sleep in your vehicle?
County rules prohibit sleeping in your vehicle at Smith Rock State Park.
Are there any climbing closures in effect?
Climbing route closures for the protection of nesting birds of prey are common at Smith Rock but typically affect lesser used climbing areas. Please look for posted closures on informational kiosks in the park and for signs at the closure sites.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Redmond — about 8 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3659, -121.1374
- Phone
- (541) 548-7501
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 26, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: Crooked River bend below cliffs and pine flats at Smith Rock State Park, Oregon.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Z3lvs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology